いつも観てくれてありがとうございます！♡

Thank you for the kind comment!! Yes, we haven’t had much time to upload videos lately, but we’re hoping to pick up the pace this year. We have 2-3 videos pending and plan to explore and film more this year🍀 And yes, you shouldn’t have any problems visiting Hokkaido. It's pretty straight forward, so language barrier isn't a huge issue. It’s definitely best to rent a car so you can drive around and enjoy the nature surrounding the cities (tbh, there were A LOT of tourists at the typical sights in Sapporo and Otaru, so we didn’t bother exploring those areas much). We visited more places than what’s shown in the video, just driving around, relaxing, and eating. Hokkaido is perfect for lazy travelers like us! 😆

Then chatGPT knows what's good! 😆

That's great 🌱This particular video features southern Niigata prefecture, so perhaps difficult to visit without a car. You should check out our other video that features Niigata city: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bZa5m597grN4qcUsi=_nWlM0tUVnFYCTIK

Good description 👍

It's a bit expensive, but super convenient (and kind of fun!).

Yes, Niigata is so chill, and we miss it so much! 😿You can actually do all of this without a car, as the winery has a free shuttle bus from Uchino Station, which is 22 minutes from Niigata Station. Shuttle bus must be booked in advance though.

Thank you! Both are very similar, but Showa-kan attempts to recreate a street from the Showa era, while the Retro Museum focuses more on games and entertainment. At the Retro Museum, you can also try school meals from that period.

Yes, the ryokan provides free transportation to/from Takayama station (and to the morning market as well). The shuttle bus has to be pre-booked though. You can find the timetable on their website 🙌

Ohh, we envy you! 🌱 Surely you and the kids will enjoy Niigata. Will you be visiting Sado Island as well?

@@miwa-kyoto We have put it on our list, but it will depends on how the kids feel. We have a 5 and 3 year old to consider

@@tkay112 Makes sense. There is lots to see besides Sado though, Niigata is huge! Hope you will enjoy your trip 🌿

ご丁寧なコメントをいただき、大変嬉しく、励まされました☺ そうですね。近いうちにぜひまた新潟を訪れたいと思います。新幹線が通り、魅力的な場所が多くあるのに、海外の観光客が少ないのには驚きました。本当に穴場です！🌱

Thank you for the kind comment ❤

Thank you for the lovely comment🙏 We don't post often, but it's very encouraging to receive comments like these!

コメントありがとうございます🌿 そうですね、広島では観光客が多くて早起きするのはおすすめです。早朝だと平和記念公園はきっと美しいでしょうね。今回時間がなかったですが、次回は是非呉の大和ミュージアムにも行きたいと思います！

そう、呉の大和ミュージアムはとても印象的だった。 私はアメリカ海軍時代に潜水艦に乗っていたので、近くにある「鉄のくじら館」が特に楽しかった。世界中の潜水艦を記念した展示もあった。 ガイドのひとりが、私が潜水艦に乗船していたことを興味深く思っていたようで、「国に関係なく、潜水艦の中はみんな同じ匂いがするんですよ」と言うと、大笑いしていた。

​@@michaelfieser へー、潜水艦に乗られたのですね。少し怖そうですが、素晴らしい体験だったことでしょう。鉄のくじら館にもぜひ行ってみたいです。本物の潜水艦の内部を見る機会はなかなかないですからね。シェアしていただきありがとうございます 🌱

その通りです！よく気つきましたね。広島電鉄1900形電車は、1978年に京都市電（京都市交通局）より広島電鉄に移籍したそうです🚃：ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E5%BA%83%E5%B3%B6%E9%9B%BB%E9%89%841900%E5%BD%A2%E9%9B%BB%E8%BB%8A

乗りたいです😂

まだ走っているてすごい事！

​@@コーヒーさっちゃん すごいですね。地下鉄もいいんですが、レトロな感じの路面電車もいい雰囲気ですね。

Thank you so much for the nice comment, it really gives us motivation! 🌿Been very busy lately, but hoping to upload more videos soon!

Haha, yes, it's incredibly charming in there!

It's about 1 hour 30 minutes by car :)

Yes, they will do their best to accommodate, but there are certain restrictions that might pose challenges. However, raw/whole fruit should not be a problem.

Thank you for the comment🌿 We have chosen to highlight upscale and/or unique accommodations because we operate as a luxury travel agency, and these high-end options are not often featured in travel videos. Outside of our occasional splurge stays, we usually choose budget-friendly Airbnbs or business hotels. However, we generally opt not to showcase these, considering their lack of uniqueness and the abundance of similar options.

@@miwa-kyoto OK thank you for reply

Hello. Yamanaka Onsen does not appear to be significantly affected by the earthquake :)

Don't remember exactly, but it was neither of those. If you check their Japanese website, there are several courses. I believe we had the Hida filet A course that costs 8,000 JPY per person (特選飛騨牛フィレ肉　Aコース).

Hi, we stayed in an AirBnB, not a hotel.

Yes, Takayama (and Japan in general) has boomed like crazy after the borders reopened. Takayama old town is indeed the most visited spot, but there are still hidden gems to be seen in the city. Glad you could enjoy the surrounding areas at least :) This video was shot in January this year (2023) by the way 🌱

Thank you for watching 🌱

Thank you for watching 🙏 You should definitely consider Niigata on your next trip!

Thank you for the kind comment 🌱 Crazy busy these days, but more content coming up eventually! :)

Hi🌱 Thank you for your kind words and for enjoying our videos. We have been too busy to upload lately, but will come up with more for sure! It sounds like you had a meaningful and memorable trip to Japan😊 People really have different motives for visiting the country! Hope you get the chance to return and explore more of Japan. Best wishes for your next Japan journey! 🇯🇵✈

Thank you! Happy to hear that the video was useful. Lucky you, hope you will enjoy Takayama and Shirakawa-go🌿

Thank you for the comment. Had to Google Insomniacs After School, and it turns out the manga's setting is in Nanao. That's quite interesting! Indeed, Japan can sometimes give you the sensation of stepping into a manga or anime world! 🌿

Haha, have you? That's cool to hear! The hotel really did have those vibes, but it did not feel scary though. You should check out this short film based on the novel: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hHvdhKycgq6qndU It's creepy, but beautiful 🌱

Hi Elizabeth, and thank you for the comment 🌱 The ryokan name is "The Lake Suite Ko No Sumika". All their rooms have lake view, but the "terrace" rooms have the best views (2nd floor and up), especially the "corner terrace" rooms. The "garden terrace" rooms are only on the 1st floor. You should also get a room with "open-air hot spring bath" (onsen) for the best experience. Be aware that the rooms have slightly different names depending on the booking site. Good luck!

Oh! We envy you! Where in Noto are you planning to move to? Hope we can go back soon and enjoy that beautiful place, especially the ocean 🌊 Time appears to move at a more leisurely pace there compared to Kyoto 🕰

My husband bought an old house in Anamizu town. Can’t wait to join him there.

​@@uliseki8137 That's nice🌱 The "Noto Great Buddha of Longevity" (in the video) is in Anamizu :) Although we didn't feature it in the video, we also visited the "Besshodake Sky Deck Noto Yumeterasu." It's a very cool viewpoint near Anamizu that we highly recommend! Hope you will enjoy life in Noto!❤

Thank you! The food in Japan is delicious for sure :)

コメントいただきありがとうございます🌱 カメラはソニーのα6400で、レンズは35mm f/1.8（SEL35F18）です。カメラもレンスもアップグレードしたいですが。。

Thank you for the comment ❤️ One to one and a half hours should be sufficient, although it's easy to spend a longer amount of time there considering the abundance of things to see! October is a nice time to visit. Not too hot or cold and lesser tourists :)

@@miwa-kyoto thank you so much!

Yes, depending on the dates it can be difficult to book. A room like this should be around 35,000 JPY (250 USD) per person per night (so about 500 USD per night for 2 people). Note that it probably won't show up if you only search for 1 person.

Thank you for the lovely comment, it is super encouraging to hear on a busy Thursday! 🙏 Yes, we do make a conscious effort to include such details as you mentioned, although we weren't entirely certain if they would be appreciated or perceived as dull! Happy to hear that you like those moments and find them soothing as that is one of the goals of this channel 🌿 We will continue to make improvements and aim for even better quality in the future, so keep an eye out for further updates 🌱

Thank you for the nice comment 🌱 Yes, you must try this ryokan if you have the chance. The atmosphere is one of the best we had so far (not too stiff and formal, but still a top notch ryokan). btw subscribed to your channel as your travel style seems very similar to ours 😊

@@miwa-kyoto Thank you!!! Your channel has a lot of really good videos.👍

Hi :) Thank you very much for subscribing! Hope you will enjoy our videos to come as well 🌱❤

Thank you 🙏

Thank you for the comment🌱 You will have to drive a couple of hours to reach Amanohashidate and about 1 hour to Osaka, Wakayama even further. Even so, Osaka bay is not exactly a nice and quiet place to chill. Then it's easier to visit Otsu and Lake Biwa (which we often do)😉

Obrigado pelo comentário encorajador! Nós nos divertimos muito fazendo as tigelas e elas ficaram ótimas (deveríamos ter adicionado o resultado no final, mas demorou um pouco até as tigelas chegarem) 😄

Obrigado pelo feedback. Sim, estamos pensando em adicionar legendas em outros idiomas, mas ainda não chegamos tão longe. Vamos ver se podemos implementar isso em um futuro próximo! 🌿 ENG: Thank you for the feedback. Yes, we are thinking of adding subtitles in other languages, but haven't gotten so far yet. Will see if we can implement this in the near future! 🌿

Thank you for watching 🌱 It's wonderful to hear from someone who has lived in Noto and experienced its beauty firsthand. Lucky you! Noto is indeed a special place and we can't wait to go back there and explore it in more depth. Would probably need a week or two next time to cover it all! 😀

Thank you for the nice comment and greetings from Japan 🇯🇵🌿 Yes, was thinking to do a detailed room tour, but scrapped it. Was too busy with the onsen, foot bath, dinner etc. 😅